factory acr paint wavy?
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Chrissss
Viper Owner
That seems very odd. While the fit on the Viper has always been questionable, I've never really seen a factory paint that wasn't impeccable. Repaint?
Lee00blacksilverGTS
Enthusiast
I own a black one, paint is perfect.
shine
Viper Owner
Pics? The black areas on my ACR are pretty much flawless. I have a black Charger and there's no comparison to the orange peel paint on it.
From some angles, the fiberglass underneath is perhaps a little imperfect and might give the impression of very minor waves in the paint, but the paint itself is great.
From some angles, the fiberglass underneath is perhaps a little imperfect and might give the impression of very minor waves in the paint, but the paint itself is great.
Flexx91
Viper Owner
May seem odd as of now but there have been past issues with paint imperfections on all Viper generations. My 2004 had clear coat "runs" on the left fender area. Was a little difficult to notice at first but it was there. Dealer took care of it.
I think you are just seeing what Shine is discussing. With a composite body there can be some angles that visually you might see a little waviness as you describe, but that is more likely in the body panels and not the paint.
Agreed, I have had far more issues with panel waviness than paint issues, although I cant say the same for "Prefix"
Repaint Why?? wet sand it with 2000 paper and buff and polish it.. it will look even better!!
texas_venom
Enthusiast
I have worked on well over 130+ Vipers (and many new ACRs) and the paint as always been immaculate. That is one thing that really stands out on the Viper is paint quality. The paint on my 2004 was amazing... and used to drive the Corvette guys nuts while we were at car shows.
agentf1
Enthusiast
I think he was asking if it was a repaint not suggesting that he repaint it.
My 02 has flawless paint but in the right light you can see some wavieness in the door panels and can see the fiberglass pattern simetimes in the hood depending on the temperature. Both are very slight and typical characteristics of a plastic car.
i think it was your acr im talking about, at the thursday meet in glencove
No ones every mentioned it before, but black is the toughest color under any lighting.
Not sure how paint can be "wavy" however.
Body panels maybe if you eyeball them at a certain angle like stated above.
I'm sure it's no different from every other ACR or Gen 4 for that matter they are all the same panels.
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I think "wavy" should be replaced with "wet"! Jon's ACR is flawless every time I see it, he's a nut when it comes to keeping the paint up. The guy literally makes me look at it to make sure there isn't a swirl to be seen! I might have to add him to the Synergy Detailing team 
3whitevipers
VCA Venom Member
Both my 2005 and 2010 have flawless paint. My 2010 was the best delivered car I've ever gotten--I've had roughly 25 new cars over the years including 4 vettes. The vettes were horrible!!---Dave
